1)Which one has louder sound? NW-HD3 with the volumelimiter cracked or NW-A1000 And when we compare the quality of sound, HD3 or A1000?? 2)i have no playlist file on my pc and i dont want to have too.. just a folder which is full of mp3s in mp3 format at 192kbps. i will just transfer the mp3s to device directly from connect player and all the sorting will be made in the device?? right? i mean using the time machine artist link sort by genre and etc. is possible??? And, are these playing modes efficient and pleasing??? 3)my pc specs are p4 2.4 HT , 256mb ddr400 , asusp4p800 motherboard , 80gb maxtor.. Will there be any problem for the connect player requirements?? i am using win xp pro sp1. will there be any stability problems? 4)which one is better mp3 at 192kbps or atrac3plus at 192 kbps?? and what is the atracs advantage? for the capacity, please give me a ratio.. 5)eweryone buys the silver one.. here is only available the purple one.. i think the purple one is the best.. Why do you prefer the silver? please explain.. 6)after all the problems, do you still recommend the A1000?? 7)We must as soon as start a mail bomb to all of the sony sites individually.. i can handle Turkey's..